The press conference by Lan Zhenyun in the afternoon had seriously violated Xia Er Xi’s taboos. Moreover, after not seeing each other for a month, that Qi Xinluo had actually been completely indifferent, which further fueled his anger. He had a sudden strange feeling: those who should speak remain silent, while those who should keep quiet are unusually talkative.
“Would you like to leave first? I can handle things here,” Bai Chenghai suggested. “Hmm.” Coldly finishing the remaining liquor in his glass, Xia Er Xi stood up and left.
Murmuring “The President Wants to Play a Game” Chapter 3
“…So sore.” As soon as she closed the door, Qi Xinluo almost immediately took off her three-inch high heels, gently rubbing her aching calves. Her job was not exactly easy, often having to accompany Gao Yizhe throughout the entire department store, inspecting the operational status of various counters.
Suddenly, she turned back and was startled to find a pair of blazing eyes staring unblinkingly at her in the darkness. “Er Xi, is that you?” Her bright eyes narrowed slightly: Qi Xinluo was shocked.
After a month of complete absence, he had appeared again!
“Of course it’s me,” Xia Er Xi’s voice was smoother and more alluring than usual, as he walked over and embraced her from behind. “I missed you so much.”
“…”Her chest tightened: Xin Luo quietly allowed him to hold her, her lowered eyes concealing emotions known only to herself.
This was that line again – every time he left and returned, he would tell her this: that he missed her, and he seemed so sincere… Did he say the same thing to other women?
“…Have you been drinking?” She asked, detecting the faint smell of alcohol on him.
He had a poor tolerance for alcohol, usually getting drunk after two or three strong drinks, yet his work was inseparable from drinking, with business negotiations always involving alcohol.
However, a drunk Xia Er Xi was quite adorable, unlike other men who would shout loudly or become violent. When drunk, he was like a child seeking affection, holding someone tightly and unwilling to let go.
At such moments, Xin Luo would feel that he needed her, that she was important to him.
“Just a little,” his hot, thin li
“Rest first, I’ll make you some hot tea.”
“You haven’t answered my question yet,” Xia Er Xi held her tightly like a willful child.
“…I missed you too,” she answered honestly, though the response felt weak and unconvincing, it was an undeniable truth.
Falling in love with him was definitely the biggest mistake of Qi Xin Luo’s life.
“Since you missed me, why didn’t you call me?”
」 “…I said, I won’t impose any constraints on your behavior.” Lowering her eyes, Xinluo spoke with a calm and light tone. “Don’t be so literal, okay?” He grumbled dissatisfiedly. If he received her call, he would definitely be magnanimous and would never hold grudges about her annoying him. A smile curved her pink li
“I’m saying—the woman’s ring was not given by me.” He hummed softly, Xia Er Xi repeating himself without getting tired. “I didn’t say that.” Inexplicably, she felt guilty. “I know, but I still want to explain clearly.” Of course he knew she hadn’t said it, but he must clear himself first. Otherwise, given her attitude of not caring about anything, even if he were to get married tomorrow, she might not have much of a reaction. “She held a press conference today, and that deliberately ambiguous way of answering really annoyed me; she was intentionally misleading.” He and Lan Zhen Yun were originally business acquaintances, and the Xia Group had signed a contract with her first—it wasn’t because of any unspeakable relationship between them that they sponsored her. Not to mention making it sound like she was about to become Madam Xia. “You did give her something, didn’t you?” “I gave her a diamond necklace, not a diamond ring—these two things are worlds apart!” Xia Er Xi frowned and muttered. Who knew where that diamond ring on her hand came from? But she shouldn’t try to frame him casually, and moreover, if one were to give a ring, of course it would be given to Xin Luo first! “You should rest for a bit! I’ll go make you a cup of hot tea.” Although she was determined not to listen or care, after hearing his explanation, she couldn’t help but feel happy. Damn! She really was a genuine love fool! “No need, I’m not that drunk, just let me hold you.” Xia Er Xi refused, firmly embracing her in his arms, enjoying the rare sweet and tender atmosphere.
He always believed that a woman’s love was easy to obtain, but she was unpredictable to him. Several times he was so angry that he wanted to break up, yet he would involuntarily return to her side. Her appearance was not the most beautiful among his girlfriends, let alone being gentle and considerate: Xinluo’s proud and arrogant demeanor would only make him so angry he could vomit blood. He could only say – she had an inexplicable special attraction to him.
“…” Xinluo let him hold her, her small face pressed against his hard chest, listening to his strong and powerful heartbeat, a silent sigh escaping her li
“Good morning.” Xia’erxi leaned against the wall with a drowsy face, having an indescribable attraction more than usual.
“Good morning, Sleeping Prince,” Xinluo greeted him with a smile, pouring coffee for both of them.
This feeling… was it like a sweet newlywed couple? The thought flashed through Xinluo’s mind, making her smile even more sweetly.
“I wasn’t too difficult to handle yesterday, was I?” He only vaguely remembered rushing over like flying, with no impression of what else he might have said.
“No, you were fine,” Xinluo smiled and shook her head.
He was not the type to use alcohol as an excuse to act crazy. When drunk, he was actually cuter, but she wouldn’t say this – it was a secret only she knew.
She placed toast and jam in front of him: Xinluo turned on the TV and sat down. Who would have known that the first scene that appeared was actually Lan Zhenyun’s press conference, and in an instant, both of their faces turned strange. The originally good atmosphere instantly vanished.
“Do you think her statement might cause misunderstandings?” With his thick eyebrows slightly raised, Xia Erxi’s tone changed from last night’s gentleness to something more sarcastic.
“…”
“I really dislike the way she speaks. If I weren’t the person involved, I would almost think she was the future Mrs. Xia.”
“Erxi…” Xinluo frowned, not liking his tone.
“What I hate most is when women, once together, try every possible way to tie me down.” The more he spoke, the uglier his expression became, and Xia Erxi’s beautiful thin li
Regardless of who he was talking about, Xinluo found his words unusually harsh when she heard them.
“Don’t you want to settle down?” After eight years, this was the first time she asked him this question.
“No.” His ink-black eyes stared at her without blinking, and Xia Erxi answered decisively.
Her throat felt tight, as if blocked by a hard lump, and Xinluo took a bite of toast.
This was the true Xia Erxi – cold and emotionless. Yesterday’s version was just a fleeting illusion, not to be taken seriously.
“I can’t think of a reason to settle down,” Xia Erxi said, lowering his head to sip some coffee, his black eyes narrowing.
He should find a time to clarify things with Lan Zhenyun. He really disliked this fake “future Mrs. Xia” game and even more detested her casually speaking to the media.
“…” stopped talking, Xia Er Xi’s single sentence “I don’t want to settle down” rang in her mind, shattering her previous sweet thoughts into pieces. Wasn’t she already aware that he had no heart? Why did her chest still feel so tight she could barely breathe after hearing his response? Could it be that she was still hoping for something from him? She was truly foolish!
“Perha
